Laura Shirley Brunton1 
F, #352, b. 10 August 1925, d. 1 March 2015
She was born on 10 August 1925 in
Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA.
2,1,3 She was the daughter of
Arthur William Brunton and
Caroline Harrison Stanley.
2 Shirley and James both took the Mauretania from France in 1948, I wonder if they met on the ship. her marriage announcement indicates that she met her husband in Paris and that they both studied at the Sorbonne. on 11 June 1948 in
New York, USA. Shirley and James both took the Mauretania from France in 1948, I wonder if they met on the ship. her marriage announcement indicates that she met her husband in Paris and that they both studied at the Sorbonne.
4,5 She married
James Ashford Atterbury Jr on 18 January 1949 in
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA.
5,6,3 She died on 1 March 2015 in
California, USA, at age 89.
3 She was buried on 12 March 2015 in
Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
3Census Information
She appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, in the household of her parents,
Arthur William Brunton and
Caroline Harrison Stanley.
2 She appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, in the household of her parents, Arthur William
Brunton and Caroline Harrison
Stanley.
7
Citations
- [S292] "California Birth Index 1905-1995." Index. Available on-line at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5247/: Accessed October 2015, individual's name Laura Shirley Brunton; citing State of California. California Birth Index, 1905-1995. Sacramento, CA, USA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics.
- [S1279] Arthur W Brunton household, 1930 US Census, Los Angeles, California, population schedule, Santa Monica, Enumeration District 1476, sheet 13A, dwelling 269, family 272, National Archives micropublication T626-174, Downloaded November 2013 from Ancestry.com.
- [S1805] Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, Calfiornia Shirley Brunton Atterbury (1925-2015), March 8, 2015.
- [S4501] "New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7488/: Accessed 12 February 2025, entry for Laura Brunton, arriving 11 June 1948 on the ship Mauretania from Cherbourg,France; citing Various Sources, see Ancestry for details.
- [S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 23 March 2022, Miss Shirley Brunton & Ashford Atterbury; citing The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, California, 19 January 1949.
- [S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 15 March 2023, Laura Shirley Brunton & James A Atterbury; citing The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee, 30 January 1949.
- [S698] Arthur Brunton household, 1940 US Census, Los Angeles, California, population schedule, Santa Monica, Enumeration District 19-778, sheet 1B, Address 316 Ninth St., family 31, Reported by Carolyn (Caroline) Burnton, National Archives micropublication T627-257, Downloaded October 2012 from Ancestry.com.
Mary Essa Brunton1 
F, #363, b. 29 November 1875, d. 19 October 1948
Citations
- [S97] "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5180/ entry for Essa M Wiles, citing California Death Index, 1940-1997. State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics. Sacramento, CA.
- [S849] Sameul C Brunton household, 1880 US Census, Franklin, Kansas, population schedule, Peoria, Enumeration District 89, sheet 11, dwelling 83, family 86, National Archives micropublication T9-381, Downloaded June 2013 from Ancestry.com.
Samuel Brunton 
M, #357, b. October 1840
Citations
- [S849] Sameul C Brunton household, 1880 US Census, Franklin, Kansas, population schedule, Peoria, Enumeration District 89, sheet 11, dwelling 83, family 86, National Archives micropublication T9-381, Downloaded June 2013 from Ancestry.com.
- [S1000] Samuel C Brunton household, 1900 US Census, Franklin, Kansas, population schedule, Franklin, Enumeration District 78, sheet 7B, dwelling 151, family 151, National Archives micropublication T623-480, Downloaded August 2013 from Ancestry.com.
Thomas Brunton 
M, #359, b. 1856
Citations
- [S849] Sameul C Brunton household, 1880 US Census, Franklin, Kansas, population schedule, Peoria, Enumeration District 89, sheet 11, dwelling 83, family 86, National Archives micropublication T9-381, Downloaded June 2013 from Ancestry.com.
William S Brunton1 
M, #353, b. 18 May 1867, d. 25 March 1942
He was born on 18 May 1867 in
Iowa, USA.
3,2,1 He was the son of
Samuel Brunton and
Alice A. McAllister.
2,3 He married
Winnie Fay Hodge on 4 March 1894 in
Franklin County, Kansas, USA.
4,1 He died on 25 March 1942 in
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA, at age 74.
3 He was buried after 25 March 1942 in
Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.
5Census Information
He and
Winnie Fay Hodge appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Santa Ana, Orange, California, enumerated 22 June 1900. Their children
Arthur,
Edwina and
Flora were listed as living with them.
1
Citations
- [S900] William S Brunton household, 1900 US Census, Orange, California, population schedule, Santa Ana, Enumeration District 146, sheet 20A, dwelling 343, family 354, National Archives micropublication T623-96, Downloaded July 2013 from Ancestry.com.
- [S849] Sameul C Brunton household, 1880 US Census, Franklin, Kansas, population schedule, Peoria, Enumeration District 89, sheet 11, dwelling 83, family 86, National Archives micropublication T9-381, Downloaded June 2013 from Ancestry.com.
- [S97] "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5180/ entry for William S Brunton, citing California Death Index, 1940-1997. State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics. Sacramento, CA.
- [S4465] "Kansas, County Marriages, 1855 - 1911", database with images, FamilySearch, available online at: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q293-XXY5 entry for William S Brunton & Miss Winnie F Hodge, accessed 25 January 2025 citing district clerk, court clerk, county clerk and register offices from various counties.
- [S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, accessed 17 November 2020, memorial page for William Sherman Brunton (1867–1942), Find a Grave Memorial no. 10155223, citing Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Maintained by Steve Jones (contributor 48503494).
Bernice Bruton1,2 
F, #6656, b. circa 1910
Citations
- [S1438] Milford E Wilson household, 1940 US Census, Okanogan, Washington, population schedule, Twisp, Enumeration District 24-68, sheet 5B, family 91, Reported by Bernice Wilson, National Archives micropublication T627-4353.
- [S1439] Penninsula Daily News, Port Angeles, Washington Milford L 'Monty' Wilson, May 2 2006.
Carmen Arline Bryan1,2,3 
F, #1798, b. 2 November 1906, d. 16 January 1989
She was born on 2 November 1906 in
Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa, USA.
4,5 She was the daughter of
James Edward Bryan and
Helen Edna Smith.
3,4 She married
Walter Stanley Reeve, son of
Walter Edward Reeve, on 12 November 1930 in
Los Angeles County, California, USA.
2 She died on 16 January 1989 in
Los Angeles County, California, USA, at age 82.
3Census Information
She and
Walter Stanley Reeve appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, enumerated 1 April 1950. Their son
James was listed as living with them.
5
Citations
- [S292] "California Birth Index 1905-1995." Index. Available on-line at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5247/: Accessed October 2015, individual's name James Leslie Reeve; citing State of California. California Birth Index, 1905-1995. Sacramento, CA, USA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics.
- [S2450] "California, County Birth, Marriage, And Death Records, 1849 - 1980." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61460/: Accessed 11 August 2022, Carmen A Bryan & Walter S Reeve; citing California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1830-1980. California Department of Public Health, courtesy of www.vitalsearch-worldwide.com. Digital Images.
- [S97] "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5180/ accessed 11 August 2022, entry for Carmen Arline Reeve, citing California Death Index, 1940-1997. State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics. Sacramento, CA.
- [S2391] "Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1856 - 1940." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61441/: Accessed 26 October 2024, Carmen Arline Bryan; citing State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa.
- [S3497] Walter S Reeve household, 1950 US Census, Los Angeles County, California, population schedule, Los Angeles , Enumeration District 66-2278, sheet 3, Address 7005, family 36, National Archives micropublication Roll 2613, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 11 August 2022.
James Edward Bryan1 
M, #11849
Citations
- [S97] "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5180/ accessed 11 August 2022, entry for Carmen Arline Reeve, citing California Death Index, 1940-1997. State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics. Sacramento, CA.
- [S2391] "Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1856 - 1940." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61441/: Accessed 26 October 2024, Carmen Arline Bryan; citing State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa.
Benjamin Wheat Bryant1 
M, #3026, b. 28 July 1904, d. 13 September 1961
He was born on 28 July 1904 in
DeWitt, Carroll, Missouri, USA.
1 He married
Emma Jane Miller, daughter of
Francis Elbert Miller and
Lillie Eunice Williams, on 26 March 1932 in
Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
2,1 He died on 13 September 1961 in
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA, at age 57. His death record indicates he was crushed between a box car and deck of a rock crusher.
3,1 He was buried after 13 September 1961 in
Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA.
4
Citations
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P.196.
- [S96] "Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1171/: Accessed 18 July 2025, Wheat Bryant & Emma Jane Miller; citing Missouri Marriage Records. Jefferson City, MO, USA: Missouri State Archives. Microfilm.
- [S3818] "Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1969." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60382/: Accessed 18 July 2025, Wheat B Bryant; citing Missouri Death Certificates. Missouri Secretary of State. http://www.sos.mo.gov/records/archives/archivesdb/… : accessed 24 August 2014.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110025212/ :accessed 18 July 2025, memorial page for Wheat Benjamin Bryant (28 July 1904-13 September 1961), Find a Grave memorial number 110025212, citing Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA; maintained by Allen Bryant (Contributor 48570193).
Charity Bryant1 
F, #8009, b. circa 1697
Citations
- [S1763] Sheila D Anderson The Genealogy of the Descendants of John Clough of Salisbury, Massachusetts (Revised 2009), Vol I (Salisbury, Massachusetts: The John Clough Genealogical Society, 2009), p. 22. Hereinafter cited as The Genealogy of John Clough.
- [S1763] Sheila D Anderson The Genealogy of the Descendants of John Clough of Salisbury, Massachusetts (Revised 2009), Vol I (Salisbury, Massachusetts: The John Clough Genealogical Society, 2009), p. 23. Hereinafter cited as The Genealogy of John Clough.
Frances Bryant1 
F, #390, b. circa 1690, d. 18 April 1723
She was born circa 1690 in
Lancaster County, Virginia, USA. She was the daughter of
Thomas Bryant.
2,3 She married
Dr William Forrester on 13 July 1715 in
Richmond County, Virginia, USA. The marriage is also recorded with a date of 15 Jul, 1715 in Lancaster County.
1,3 She died on 18 April 1723 in
North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
Citations
- [S16] "Virginia, Marriages, 1660-1800." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3002/: Accessed April 2016, Frances Bryant and William Forrester; citing Dodd, Jordan, comp.. Virginia Marriages to 1800. Electronic transcription of marriage records held by the individual counties in Virginia.
- [S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), P.1.
- [S9] "Virginia, Compiled Marriages, 1740 - 1850." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3723/: Accessed March 2019, William Forrester & Frances Bryant; citing Dodd, Jordan R., et al.. Early American Marriages: Virginia to 1850. Bountiful, UT, USA: Precision Indexing Publishers.
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- [S4484] "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917." Database, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1708660ark:/…: Accessed 24 January 2025, entry for William Forrester child of William Forrester & Frances; citing Index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City.
- [S4484] "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917." Database, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1708660ark:/…: Accessed 24 January 2025, entry for James Forrester child of William Forrester & Frances; citing Index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City.
- [S4484] "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917." Database, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1708660ark:/…: Accessed 24 January 2025, entry for Margaret Forrester child of William Forrester & Frances; citing Index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City.
Joseph Carrol Bryant1,2 
M, #10543
Citations
- [S1407] "Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940" Database. Online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60214/. Accessed August 2018. Entry for Lucy E Revere & Josie C Bryant. Citing index based on data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- [S1812] "Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9278/: Accessed August 2018, Emma Lucille Bryant [Emma Lucille Revere]; citing Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Olive Bryant1 
F, #8992
Citations
- [S459] "New Hampshire, Death and Burial Records Index, 1654-1949." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2555/: Accessed June 2016, Estella Page [Estella Benis]; citing "New Hampshire Death Records, 1654–1947." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. New Hampshire Bureau of Vital Records. "Death Records, 1654–1947." Bureau of Vital Records, Concord, New Hampshire and "New Hampshire Deaths and Burials, 1784–1949." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original and compiled records.
Thomas Bryant1 
M, #610
Citations
- [S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), P.1.
- [S9] "Virginia, Compiled Marriages, 1740 - 1850." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3723/: Accessed March 2019, William Forrester & Frances Bryant; citing Dodd, Jordan R., et al.. Early American Marriages: Virginia to 1850. Bountiful, UT, USA: Precision Indexing Publishers.
Bernard Conrad Bub1,2 
M, #12736, b. 22 June 1880, d. 10 April 1962
He was born on 22 June 1880 in
Denver, Arapahoe, Colorado, USA.
3 He married
Minnie Pettit, daughter of
Edgar Adlelert Pettit and
Mary Ann Carney, on 30 October 1906 in
Denver, Arapahoe, Colorado, USA.
1 He died on 10 April 1962 in
San Diego County, California, USA, at age 81.
3 He was buried after 10 April 1962 in
Park Lawn Memorial Park, Commerce, Los Angeles, California, USA.
4
Citations
- [S3537] "Colorado, County Marriage Records and State Index, 1862-2006." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61366/: Accessed 15 April 2025, Minnie A Pettit & Bernard C Bub; citing Marriage Records. Colorado Marriages. State Archives, Denver, Colorado.
- [S1242] "US WWII Draft Registration Cards 1942." Index with images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1002/ . Accessed 15 April 2025, entry for Bernard Conrad Bub. Citing Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration. Records of the Selective Service System, Record Group Number 147. National Archives and Records Administration. United States.
- [S97] "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5180/ accessed 15 April 2025, entry for Bernard C Bub, citing California Death Index, 1940-1997. State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics. Sacramento, CA.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132982055/ :accessed 15 April 2025, memorial page for Bernard C Bub (22 June 1880-10 April 1962), Find a Grave memorial number 132982055, citing Park Lawn Memorial Park, Commerce, Los Angeles County, California, USA; maintained by Tina Tomaschke (Contributor 48430251).
David Wilson Buchanan1,2 
M, #11707, b. 4 March 1821, d. 15 February 1903
He was born on 4 March 1821 in
Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
2,1 He married
Margaret Henry on 14 December 1843 in
Pennsylvania, USA.
3 He died on 15 February 1903 in
Burlingame, Osage, Kansas, USA, at age 81.
1Census Information
He and
Margaret Henry appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of
Salem Twp, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA, enumerated 8 June 1860. Their daughter
Mary was listed as living with them.
4
Citations
- [S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61843/: Accessed 20 October 2021, D. W. Buchanan; citing The Osage County Chronicle, Burlingame, Kansas, 19 February 1903.
- [S3331] D Wilson Buchanan household, 1860 US Census, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Salem, sheet 976, dwelling 218, family 206, National Archives micropublication M653, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 20 October 2021.
- [S3333] The Osage County Chronicle, Burlingame, Kansas Death of Mrs Buchanan, 13 June, 1901, 5.
- [S3331] D Wilson Buchanan household, 1860 US Census, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Salem, sheet 976, dwelling 218, family 206, National Archives micropublication M653.
Frances Buchanan1 
F, #6463, b. 30 October 1901, d. 21 August 1984
She was born on 30 October 1901 in
Alabama, USA.
2,3,4 She married
Kenneth van Petten, son of
John Bullock van Petten and
Elizabeth A Jolliffe, on 8 June 1929 in
Michigan, USA.
5 She and Kenneth
van Petten were divorced on 30 October 1931.
5 She married Kenneth
van Petten, son of John Bullock
van Petten and Elizabeth A
Jolliffe, circa 1932. Date is an educated guess. Apparently they divorced and then re-married.
4,1 She died on 21 August 1984 in
Fulton County, Georgia, USA, at age 82.
6,1 She was buried after 21 August 1984 in
Greenwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA.
1Census Information
She and
Kenneth van Petten appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, enumerated 17 April 1940.
4
Citations
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63023798/… : accessed 1 February 2021, memorial page for Frances Burnham (1901-1984), Find a Grave memorial number 63023798, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, USA; maintained by Lonewalker (Contributor 46987063).
- [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 1 February 2021, entry for Frances Burnham, Social Security Number 257-03-8417.
- [S2417] Find-A-Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com. Based on headstone inscription, accessed 26 October 2018, memorial page for Frances Buchanan Burnham (1901–1984), Find A Grave Memorial no. 63023798, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, USA ; Maintained by Lonewalker (contributor 46987063) .
- [S1218] Conrad S Yuill household, 1940 US Census, Fulton, Georgia, population schedule, Atlanta, Enumeration District 160-213, sheet 10A, Address 75 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, family 202, Reported by Kenneth V Burnham, National Archives micropublication T627-3035, Downloaded November 2013 from Ancestry.com.
- [S4356] "Michigan, U.S., Divorce Records, 1897-1952." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9092/: Accessed 1 October 2024, Frances Burnham & Kenneth Burnham; citing Michigan. Divorce records. Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan.
- [S1147] "Georgia Death Index, 1919 - 1998." Compiled by Ancestry.com. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5426/ . Accessed October 2018, entry for Frances B Burnham; citing State of Georgia, Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998,Georgia Health Dept. Office of Vital Records, 1998.
Margaret Buchanan1 
F, #9374
Citations
- [S2191] "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810 - 1940." Database, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1803970 entry for William Veeder Van Petten & Mary Elizabeth Rainey , citing Knox, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; FHL microfilm 1,412,049: Accessed January 2017.
Margaret Ella Buchanan1 
F, #3892, b. 4 February 1858, d. 16 March 1930
She was born on 4 February 1858 in
Congruity, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
2,1 She married
William Johnson van Petten, son of
Robert Bullock van Petten and
Sarah Ann Nipper, on 20 August 1879 in
Trivoli, Peoria, Illinois, USA.
3,2,4 She died on 16 March 1930 in
San Bernardino County, California, USA, at age 72.
5,1,2 She was buried after 16 March 1930 in
Evergreen Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Riverside, Riverside, California, USA.
6Census Information
She and
William Johnson van Petten appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Elmwood, Peoria, Illinois, enumerated 8 June 1900. Their children
Albert,
Robert and
Oliver were listed as living with them.
7
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S2190] Riverside Daily Press, Riverside, California In Memoriam, March 20, 1930, 4.
- [S61] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900", online at http://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/marriagesrch.jsp.
- [S4440] Illinois, Certificate of Marriage for Margaret Buchanan & William Johnson van Petten, April 1, 1942. Available on-line at http://www.ancestry.com Photocopy in home Library.
- [S2002] "California, Death Index, 1905-1939." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5187/: Accessed December 2016, Margaret E Vanpetten; citing California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records-Vitalsearch (www.vitalsearch-worldwide.com). The Vitalsearch Company Worldwide, Inc., Pleasanton, California.
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- [S2345] W J Van Patten household, 1900 US Census, Peoria, Illinois, population schedule, Elmwood, Enumeration District 74, sheet 8B, dwelling 203, family 205, National Archives micropublication T623-333.
Mary Jane Buchanan1 
F, #3821, b. 26 January 1850, d. 12 July 1914
Mary Jane
Buchanan was also known as Jennie.
1 She was born on 26 January 1850 in
Greenburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
3,4,1 She was the daughter of
David Wilson Buchanan and
Margaret Henry.
2 She married
Matthew Bullock van Petten Jr, son of
Dr Matthew Bullock van Petten and
Ruby Maria Emery, on 18 August 1875 in
Trivoli, Peoria, Illinois, USA.
5,3,1,4 She died on 12 July 1914 in
Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA, at age 64.
3,1 She was buried on 14 July 1914 in
Burlingame City Cemetery, Burlingame, Osage, Kansas, USA.
3,4Census Information
She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of
Salem Twp, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA, in the household of her parents,
David Wilson Buchanan and
Margaret Henry.
6 She and
Matthew Bullock van Petten Jr appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Burlingame, Osage, Kansas, enumerated 9 June 1900. Their children
Alfred and
Mary were listed as living with them.
7 She and Matthew Bullock
van Petten Jr appeared on the 1905 Kansas State census of Burlingame, Osage, Kansas, enumerated 1 March 1905. Their daughter Mary was listed as living with them. Matthew's niece Murial Mae was also lving with them, Muriel's mother died in 1903 so they were probably taking care of Muriel.
8
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S3331] D Wilson Buchanan household, 1860 US Census, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Salem, sheet 976, dwelling 218, family 206, National Archives micropublication M653, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 20 October 2021.
- [S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61843/: Accessed 22 December 2020, Matthew B. VanPetten; citing The Osage County Chronicle, Burlingame, Kansas, 16 July 1914.
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- [S2536] "Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800 - 1940." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61370/: Accessed 1 February 2023, Mary Jane Buchanan & Mathew B Van Petten; citing Marriage Records. Illinois Marriages. Various Illinois County collections.
- [S3331] D Wilson Buchanan household, 1860 US Census, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Salem, sheet 976, dwelling 218, family 206, National Archives micropublication M653.
- [S3848] Mathew B Van Petton household, 1900 US Census, Osage County, Kansas, population schedule, Burlingame, Enumeration District 113, sheet 5, dwelling 98, family 98, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 1 February 2023.
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Nancy Ann Buchannan1 
F, #3180, b. 23 May 1852, d. 26 November 1884
She was born on 23 May 1852 in
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA. Date computed from age on headstone.
4,1 She was the daughter of
David Wilson Buchanan and
Margaret Henry.
2,3 She married
John Bullock van Petten, son of
Dr Matthew Bullock van Petten and
Ruby Maria Emery, on 4 November 1874 in
Trivoli, Peoria, Illinois, USA.
5,1 She died on 26 November 1884 in
Kansas, USA, at age 32.
4 She was buried after 26 November 1884 in
Burlingame City Cemetery, Burlingame, Osage, Kansas, USA.
6
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S3331] D Wilson Buchanan household, 1860 US Census, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Salem, sheet 976, dwelling 218, family 206, National Archives micropublication M653, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 20 October 2021.
- [S3333] The Osage County Chronicle, Burlingame, Kansas Death of Mrs Buchanan, 13 June, 1901, 5.
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19250259/… : accessed 20 October 2021, memorial page for Nancy A. Van Petten (23 May 1852-26 November 1884), Find a Grave memorial number 19250259, citing Burlingame City Cemetery, Burlingame, Osage County, Kansas, USA; maintained by From the Heart (Contributor 47715879).
- [S2536] "Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800 - 1940." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61370/: Accessed 20 October 2021, Nancy A Buchannan & John B Van Petten; citing Marriage Records. Illinois Marriages. Various Illinois County collections.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19250259/… : accessed 20 October 2021, memorial page for Nancy A. Van Petten (23 May 1852-26 November 1884), Find a Grave memorial number 19250259, citing Burlingame City Cemetery, Burlingame, Osage County, Kansas, USA; maintained by From the Heart (Contributor 47715879).
Betsey W Buck1 
F, #8965, b. 1805, d. 18 March 1887
Citations
- [S394] Joseph W Porter, "David Page of Fryeburg, Maine, and some of his descendants," Main Historical Magazine, IX (Jan 1894-Jan 1895): p. 216. Hereinafter cited as "David Page of Fryeburg, ME."
Henrietta Buck1 
F, #8677
Citations
- [S390] Atkinson Historical Society, Atkinson Then and Now 2nd Edition (Atkinson Historical Society), p.281.
- [S465] "Maine Marriage Records, 1713-1922." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1961/: Accessed March 2016, Asa Knight and Herietta Buck; citing Maine Marriage Records, 1705-1922. Augusta, Maine: Maine State Archives.
Susanna Osgood Buck1 
F, #4780, b. circa 1787, d. 2 February 1835
Susanna Osgood
Buck was also known as Susanna Osgood Bucks.
2 She was born circa 1787 in
Fryeburg, Oxford, Maine, USA.
3 She married
Samuel Page, son of
David Page and
Ruth Eastman, on 1 March 1802 in
Fryeburg, Oxford, Maine, USA.
2,1 She died on 2 February 1835.
4 She was buried after 2 February 1835 in
Pine Grove Cemetery, Brunswick, Cumberland, Maine, USA. Susanna's plot was located in Aisle D Lot 15.
4
Citations
- [S395] "Maine Marriages, 1771-1907." Database, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1674915: Accessed April 2017, entry for Susanna Osgood Buck & Samuel Page; citing Index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City.
- [S178] Page Sanderson and Lynn M Case, The Family of John Page of Haverhill, Mass A Comprehensive Genealogy from 1614 to 1977 (111 Water St. Baltimore, MD 21202: Gateway Press, 1978), P. 54.
- [S897] "Maine, Vital Records, 1670-1921." Database and images, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1803978: Accessed April 2017, Mary A Willett; citing Division of Vital Statistics. State Board of Health, Augusta., record type Death.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47251944/susan-page : accessed 29 December 2020, memorial page for Susan Page (1787-2 February 1835), Find a Grave memorial number 47251944, citing Pine Grove Cemetery, Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine, USA; maintained by Maine 101 (Contributor 47130320).
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47251962/henry-o-page : accessed 29 December 2020, memorial page for Henry O Page (1813-17 March 1830), Find a Grave memorial number 47251962, citing Pine Grove Cemetery, Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine, USA; maintained by Maine 101 (Contributor 47130320).
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47252002/charles-b-page : accessed 29 December 2020, memorial page for Charles B Page (1813-19 April 1830), Find a Grave memorial number 47252002, citing Pine Grove Cemetery, Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine, USA; maintained by Maine 101 (Contributor 47130320).
Chester D Buckhout1 
M, #12835, b. 26 April 1905, d. 15 December 1981
Citations
- [S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 23 June 2025, Audrey Fredstrom & Chester D. Buckhout; citing Spokane Chronicle, Spokane, Washington, 12 December 1946.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79737269/ :accessed 23 June 2025, memorial page for Chester Dawson Buckhout (26 April 1905-15 December 1981), Find a Grave memorial number 79737269, citing Pinecrest Memorial Park, Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho, USA; maintained by Penny Lee (Contributor 46805564).
Ada Mae Buckridge1,2 
F, #5889, b. 15 November 1897, d. 22 December 1994
Relationship | 1st cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page |
She was born on 15 November 1897 in
Nebraska, USA.
1,3,2 She was the daughter of
John Joseph Buckridge and
Nancy Ellen Whittaker.
1 She married
Henry E Mortensen on 23 December 1931 in
Calaveras County, California, USA.
4 She died on 22 December 1994 in
Reno, Washoe, Nevada, USA, at age 97.
3,2Census Information
She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Delaware, Otoe, Nebraska, in the household of her mother,
Nancy Ellen Whittaker.
1 She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Lemoore, Kings, California, in the household of her parents,
John Gee and Nancy Ellen
Whittaker.
5 She appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Hanford, Kings, California, enumerated 22 April 1950. Her mother was living with her.
6
Citations
- [S795] Nancy buckridge household, 1900 US Census, Otoe, Nebraska, population schedule, Deleware, Enumeration District 102, sheet 6A, dwelling 111, family 112, National Archives micropublication T623-936.
- [S1185] "Nevada, Death Index, 1980-2012." Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8997 . Accessed April 2017, entry for Ada Mae Mortensen. Citing Nevada State Health Division, Office of Vital Statistics. State Death Index. Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Carson City, Nevada.
- [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed February 2013, entry for Ada M Mortensen, Social Security Number 559-32-4711.
- [S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 17 January 2021, Miss Ada Buckridge & Henry Mortensen; citing The Hanford Sentinel, Hanford, California, 17 May 1932.
- [S2096] John Gee household, 1910 US Census, Kings, California, population schedule, Lemoore, Enumeration District 76, sheet 7A, dwelling 113, family 118, National Archives micropublication T624-79.
- [S3458] Ada M Mortensen household, 1950 US Census, Kings County, California, population schedule, Hanford , Enumeration District 16-30, sheet 3, family 19, National Archives micropublication Roll 1203, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 5 May 2022.
Dorothy Jean Buckridge MD1 
F, #5947, b. 16 May 1915, d. 24 February 1994
Relationship | 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page |
She was born on 16 May 1915 in
Armona, Kings, California, USA.
1,3,4 She was the daughter of
Willard Reuben Buckridge and
Jeanne Southerland Gunn.
2 She married
Weldon Joseph Walker MD before 1940.
3 She and Weldon Joseph
Walker MD were divorced before 1968. Her husband Weldon was remarried in 1968.
5 She died on 24 February 1994 in
Bexar County, Texas, USA, at age 78.
1,4 She was buried after 24 February 1994 in
Sunset Memorial Park, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA. Dorothy's plot was located in #504.
6
Citations
- [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed February 2013, entry for Dorothy Walker, Social Security Number 546-24-9165.
- [S822] Willard Buckridge household, 1930 US Census, Kings, California, population schedule, Armona, Enumeration District 3, sheet 1A, dwelling 2, family 2, National Archives micropublication T626-122.
- [S1647] Weldon Walker household, 1940 US Census, Los Angeles, California, population schedule, Los Angeles, Enumeration District 60-673, sheet 4B, Address 1811 1/2 Michigan St, family 73, Reported by Dorothy Walker, National Archives micropublication T627-385.
- [S1801] "US, Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936-2007." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/: Accessed October 2015, Dorothy Jeanne Walker; citing Social Security Aplications and Claims, 1936-2007.
- [S144] "California Marriage Index, 1960 - 1985." Index with images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1144/: Accessed November 2015, individual's name Shirley D Nicola and Weldon J Walker; citing California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148435548/… : accessed 1 January 2022, memorial page for Dr Dorothy Jean Walker (16 May 1915-24 February 1994), Find a Grave memorial number 148435548, citing Sunset Memorial Park, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA; maintained by p walker (Contributor 47582767).
John Joseph Buckridge 
M, #470, b. 12 December 1859, d. 28 January 1899

John Joseph Buckridge
1859 - 1899
He was born on 12 December 1859 in
Clinton County, Missouri, USA. Birth date computed from age on headstone.
1,2 He married
Nancy Ellen Whittaker, daughter of
Reuben Whittaker and
Jane Wilson, on 29 January 1888 in
Otoe County, Nebraska, USA.
3 He died on 28 January 1899 at age 39.
2 He was buried after 28 January 1899 in
Biggs Cemetery, Lorton, Otoe, Nebraska, USA.
4
Citations
- [S801] Jacob Petrick (Detrich) household, 1910 US Census, Kings, California, population schedule, Lemoore, Enumeration District 76, sheet 7A, dwelling 114, family 119, National Archives micropublication T624-79, Downloaded February 2013 from Ancestry.com.
- [S2417] Find-A-Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com. Based on headstone inscription, accessed 19 November 2020, memorial page for John Joseph Buckridge (12 Dec 1859–28 Jan 1899), Find a Grave Memorial no. 23217152, citing Biggs Cemetery, Lorton, Otoe County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by LoNe Searcher (contributor 46845051).
- [S2361] "Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855 - 1908." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61335/: Accessed February 2019, Nancy E Whittaker & John J Buckridge; citing Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855-1908. State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska.
- [S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, accessed 19 November 2020, memorial page for John Joseph Buckridge (12 Dec 1859–28 Jan 1899), Find a Grave Memorial no. 23217152, citing Biggs Cemetery, Lorton, Otoe County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by LoNe Searcher (contributor 46845051).
- [S795] Nancy buckridge household, 1900 US Census, Otoe, Nebraska, population schedule, Deleware, Enumeration District 102, sheet 6A, dwelling 111, family 112, National Archives micropublication T623-936.
- [S1801] "US, Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936-2007." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/: Accessed October 2019, Willard Reuben Buckridge; citing Social Security Aplications and Claims, 1936-2007.
Lois M Buckridge1,2 
F, #5952, b. 27 June 1924, d. 26 June 2001
Relationship | 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page |
She was born on 27 June 1924 in
Kings County, California, USA.
1,2 She was the daughter of
Willard Reuben Buckridge and
Jeanne Southerland Gunn.
1,3,2 She married
Jimmie Kay Holcomb on 23 June 1946 in
Riverside County, California, USA.
4,5 She and Jimmie Kay
Holcomb were divorced on 28 March 1969 in
Tarrant County, Texas, USA.
5 She married
Joseph Harold Stubler after 28 March 1969.
6 She died on 26 June 2001 in
Marietta, Washington, Ohio, USA, at age 76.
1Census Information
She appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Armona, Kings, California, in the household of her parents,
Willard Reuben Buckridge and
Nancy Ellen Whittaker.
3
Citations
- [S252] "Ohio, Death Records, 1908 - 32, 1938 - 2018." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5763/: Accessed February 2013, Lois Stubler; citing Ohio. Division of Vital Statistics. Death Certificates and Index, December 20, 1908-December 31, 1953. State Archives Series 3094. Ohio Historical Society, Ohio. Ohio Department of Health. Index to Annual Deaths, 1958-2002. Ohio Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit, Columbus, OH, USA.
- [S292] "California Birth Index 1905-1995." Index. Available on-line at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5247/: Accessed October 2015, individual's name Lois M Buckridge; citing State of California. California Birth Index, 1905-1995. Sacramento, CA, USA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics.
- [S822] Willard Buckridge household, 1930 US Census, Kings, California, population schedule, Armona, Enumeration District 3, sheet 1A, dwelling 2, family 2, National Archives micropublication T626-122.
- [S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 7 July 2025, Jimmie Kay Holcomb & Lois May Buckridge; citing Riverside Daily Press, Riverside, California, 12 June 1946.
- [S409] "Texas Divorce Index 1968-2014." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8794/: Accessed February 2013, Lois Holcomb and Jimmie K Holcomb; citing Texas Department of State Health Services. Texas Divorce Index, 1968-2011. Texas, USA: Texas Department of State Health Services.
- [S252] "Ohio, Death Records, 1908 - 32, 1938 - 2018." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5763/: Accessed February 2013, Joseph Stubler; citing Ohio. Division of Vital Statistics. Death Certificates and Index, December 20, 1908-December 31, 1953. State Archives Series 3094. Ohio Historical Society, Ohio. Ohio Department of Health. Index to Annual Deaths, 1958-2002. Ohio Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit, Columbus, OH, USA.
Neva Jean Buckridge1 
F, #5885, b. 23 January 1889, d. 4 November 1979
Relationship | 1st cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page |

Neva Jean (Buckridge) Detrich
1889 - 1979
She was born on 23 January 1889 in
Nebraska, USA.
1,2 She was the daughter of
John Joseph Buckridge and
Nancy Ellen Whittaker.
1 She married
Jacob Gustavus Detrich circa 1908.
3,4 She died on 4 November 1979 in
San Diego County, California, USA, at age 90.
2 She was buried after 4 November 1979 in
Grangeville Cemetery, Armona, Kings, California, USA.
5Census Information
She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Delaware, Otoe, Nebraska, in the household of her mother,
Nancy Ellen Whittaker.
1 She and
Jacob Gustavus Detrich appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Armona, Kings, California, enumerated 2 April 1930. Their son
Homer was listed as living with them, and Neva's mother Nancy Gee is living with them.
6 She and Jacob Gustavus
Detrich appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Hanford, Kings, California, enumerated 21 April 1950.
7
Citations
- [S795] Nancy buckridge household, 1900 US Census, Otoe, Nebraska, population schedule, Deleware, Enumeration District 102, sheet 6A, dwelling 111, family 112, National Archives micropublication T623-936.
- [S97] "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5180/ entry for Neva Jean Detrich, citing California Death Index, 1940-1997. State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics. Sacramento, CA.
- [S3674] Jacob Guss Detrich Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.
- [S801] Jacob Petrick (Detrich) household, 1910 US Census, Kings, California, population schedule, Lemoore, Enumeration District 76, sheet 7A, dwelling 114, family 119, National Archives micropublication T624-79, Downloaded February 2013 from Ancestry.com.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/242421529/… : accessed 11 October 2022, memorial page for Neva Jean Detrich (23 January 1889-4 November 1979), Find a Grave memorial number 242421529, citing Grangeville Cemetery, Armona, Kings County, California, USA; maintained by Jean Gieser Brandt (Contributor 50351450).
- [S802] Jacob G Detrich household, 1930 US Census, Kings, California, population schedule, Armona, Enumeration District 1, sheet 1A, dwelling 7, family 8, National Archives micropublication T626-122, Downloaded February 2013 from Ancestry.com.
- [S3475] Jacob G Detrich household, 1950 US Census, Kings County, California, population schedule, Hanford , Enumeration District 16-30, sheet 2, family 17, National Archives micropublication Roll 1203, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 17 May 2022.